RESIDENTIAL THERAPIST

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring a Therapist at Norris Academy in Andersonville, TN

Are you ready to make an IMPACT from day one? Nestled just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, around 30 miles North of Knoxville, in a small, quaint, beautiful town, called Andersonville, sits Norris Academy, a residential treatment facility that offers comprehensive, holistic services to youth with autism spectrum disorders, and/or other neurodevelopmental diagnosis.

Compensation: Starting at $58,000 per year. Negotiable, with experience/education/license.

Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within 90 days)

• Coach Counselors
• Youth Care Workers
• Child Care Workers
• Case Managers
• Teachers
• Paraprofessionals

Perks & Benefits: There are SO many benefits that come with working at ROP!

• Free meals on shift
• Opportunities for career growth, nationwide
• Earn PTO from day one of employment

Be sure to check out all the benefits ROP has to offer here:

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What you will do: A day in the life of a Therapist at Norris Academy is rarely the same, HARD WORK, EXCITING, IMPACTFUL, and very REWARDING. Our therapists are responsible for the overall delivery and implementation of each individual Client Treatment Plan, attending child and family team meetings, and attending treatment team meetings. You will complete individual and group therapy sessions, and complete assessments and reports as required by the county and state. This is a 100% onsite position.

To be considered you should:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Master's degree required and license eligible in TN
• At least 1-year prior experience working with children in a residential setting
• Be able to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical
• Have a passion to work with and help children

Schedule/hours/shifts: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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